grondslagenonderzoek
Syllables
grond-sla-gen-on-der-zoek
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɔntslaɣənoːn.dərzɔk/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
onder + grondslagenzoek
The Dutch word 'grondslagenonderzoek' is a compound noun meaning 'foundational research'. It is divided into six syllables: grond-sla-gen-on-der-zoek, with stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing vowel-consonant alternation and avoiding splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
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Foundational research, basic research
Foundational research, basic research
“Het grondslagenonderzoek is essentieel voor innovatie.”
“De universiteit investeert veel in grondslagenonderzoek.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-lagen-'), following the general Dutch rule of stressing the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
grond — Open syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. sla — Open syllable, ending in a lateral consonant.. gen — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. on — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. der — Closed syllable, ending in a rhotic consonant.. zoek — Closed syllable, ending in a plosive consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Vowel-Consonant Alternation
Dutch syllabification aims to create syllables with a clear vowel-consonant structure.
Avoid Splitting Diphthongs
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound and are not split across syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is based on pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries.
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